The US govt had total revenue (taxes, fees, tariffs) of $454 billion. The US govt paid $140 billion in interest on the national debt.

The most recent data for December 2024 is out.

The US govt had total revenue (taxes, fees, tariffs) of $454 billion. The US govt paid $140 billion in interest on the national debt.

31% of all govt revenue was consumed by interest payments on the debt.

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